Posted on 03/20/2018 3:21:41 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
With the top soccer leagues from around the world taking a break until the end of the month, it’s time for the national teams to start preparing for this summer’s World Cup with a string of friendlies that will be played in all corners of the globe.
In total, there are over 20 matches will be aired live on US television and/or streaming. On paper, some of the most highly-anticipated games include Russia-Brazil, Italy-Argentina, Germany-Spain, France-Colombia, Germany-Brazil, England-Italy, Spain-Argentina and Mexico-Croatia. Plus the USA will field a very young side against Paraguay in a match that should give several debuts to promising American talent.
Bookmark this schedule for the international break, and we’ll update it if/when there are any last-minute TV or streaming changes.
All kickoffs listed below are in the Eastern United States time zone.
Friday, March 23
Russia vs. Brazil, Noon, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Serbia vs. Morocco, 3:30pm, beIN SPORTS Connect, iGOL and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Austria vs. Slovenia, 3:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Germany vs. Spain, 3:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Portugal vs. Egypt, 3:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Scotland vs. Costa Rica, 3:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
France vs. Colombia, 3:45pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Italy vs. Argentina, 3:45pm, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Poland vs. Nigeria, 3:45pm, beIN SPORTS Connect, iGOL and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Peru vs. Croatia, 8pm, Only available via Pay-Per-View
Mexico vs. Iceland, 10:30pm, FS1, UniMas, Univision Deportes, Sling Latino, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV and fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Saturday, March 24
Sweden vs. Chile, 1pm, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Monday, March 26
Portugal vs. Netherlands, 2:30pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Tuesday, March 27
Russia vs. France, 11:45am, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Egypt vs. Greece, 2pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Belgium vs. Saudi Arabia, 2:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Germany vs. Brazil, 2:45pm, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes+ and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Colombia vs. Australia, 3pm, beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
England vs. Italy, 3pm, FS1, Sling Latino, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV and fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Spain vs. Argentina, 3:30pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
USA vs. Paraguay, 7pm, FS1, UniMas, Sling Latino, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV and fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Peru vs. Iceland, 8pm, Only available via Pay-Per-View
Mexico vs. Croatia, 10pm, FS1, UniMas, Univision Deportes, Sling Latino, DIRECTV NOW, Sling TV and fuboTV (7-day free trial)
Wednesday, March 28
Poland vs. South Korea, 6pm (delayed), beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Thursday, March 29
Peru vs. Iceland, 10pm (delayed), beIN SPORTS, beIN SPORTS en Espanol, iGOL, Sling Latino, Sling World Sports and fuboTV (free 7-day trial)
Brazil head coach Tite on ‘emotionally important’ Germany fixture on Tuesday
http://www.kickoff.com/news/84558/brazil-head-coach-tite-emotionally-impor
Germany’s Manuel Neuer confirms he’s nearly ready to return for Bayern Munich
http://www.espn.com/soccer/bayern-munich/story/3430868/germanys-manuel-neuer-confirms-hes-nearly-ready-to-come-back-for-bayern-munich
Monday, March 26
Portugal vs. Netherlands, 2:30pm, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3 and Sling Orange (free 7-day trial)
Halftime: Portugal 0-3 Netherlands
You can bet there are many angry Dutch fans.
(They failed to qualify for the World Cup)
Double yellow/red for Portugal. During which a man ran on the field, kissed Ronaldo and took a selfie. Was followed by a midget.
Seems the midget came first. I saw him shown second though. Maybe he briefly got away.
Full Time: Portugal 0-3 Netherlands
Could have been worse being one man down.
So, my wife and 8.5yo daughter were on their way to someplace in Berlin. In doing so they walked towards an old man sitting in a wheelchair.
Suddenly the old man slumped forward in his wheelchair with his head towards the ground. This kind of startled my wife because she said: it looked like he collapsed from a medical condition or maybe you know, died. My wife and daughter continued going while looking back.
Thirty minutes later they returned again and saw he was still like that with people walking past doing nothing so my wife called emergency service on her phone. The emergency person asked if she tried to speak to him. My wife said no and they should come. Emergency said they will not come until she tries to speak with the old man to see if he responds. Emergency said we will tell you what to do. Touch him one time and ask if he is alright.
My wife touch the old man and asked are you alright. Suddenly the old mans head popped up with a pirates face from the movies with one tooth and screamed in a nasty way "WHY DO YOU DO THIS!".
My wife said it was the worst response she could have expected short of being physically attacked and quickly withdrew.
The person on the phone heard that and said: they not coming and that my wife did the right thing.
https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/03/27/russia-france-live-stream-watch-friendly-online-tv-channel
Russia continues its preparations for hosting the World Cup when it faces off against tournament favorite France on Tuesday.
Russia was dealt a 3-0 defeat by Brazil on Friday, is winless in its last four matches (0-2-2) and will be wary of another lopsided loss as it gets set to open the competition on June 14.
France, meanwhile, is also coming off disappointment, blowing a 2-0 lead to Colombia and losing 3-2 in Paris on Friday. The match gives Les Bleus the opportunity to simulate some World Cup conditions, with it taking place in Saint Petersburg.
Here’s how to watch the match:
Time: 11:50 a.m. ET
TV: ESPN Deportes
Live Stream: You can watch the match via the WatchESPN app.
Russia Vs France 1-3 - All Goals & Highlights - Resumen y Goles 27/03/2018 HD
Gabriel Jesus goal gives Brazil revenge win to end Germany’s unbeaten run
Much improved Socceroos hold their own in goalless draw with Colombia 0-0
England were denied a second successive friendly victory by a late Italy penalty awarded by the video assistant referee (VAR) at Wembley. 1-1
[Wembley Goal days are over]
Iceland 1-3 Peru
Croatia gives Mexico a punch in the nose ahead of World Cup 1-0
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